Knights of Solamnia | DragonLance Saga

[@DLSaga]

Thank you for watching today's video! Do you have a favorite Solamnic Knight? Or do you think they are a goodie two-shoes organization that deserved to go the way of the Dodo? Leave a comment below.

[@mobbofmobs8937]

I haven't read any of the books for a decade and only up to dragons of summer flame. From what I recall the most interesting things about them was the situations that they found themselves in. Without the villains to fight they could be a bit boring. That being said compared to the more generic Knight orders in other words they are fairly complex. One last thing are you doing the other order like the iron Legion or did I just miss them?

[@DLSaga]

@@mobbofmobs8937 I haven't yet, but I will eventually.

[@StevenMichaelCunningham]

@@mobbofmobs8937 character build intensive stories are definitely a audio book preferred interface for most. ✨

[@m_d1905]

Human and Sturm Brightblade. Edit: sigh autocorrect

[@Dhyfis]

My favorite will always be Sturm Brightblade. I do think it's an organization that had it's place, but fell and I can only hope someday fully recovers.

[@DLSaga]

Yea, I can’t wait to get to feature him in an episode.

[@m_d1905]

Thank you for this. I've been a big fan of knights and their codes since I read King Arthur stories and Dragon Lance brought that feeling to life in Sturm Brightblade. I'm currently playing a Paladin of Paladine and Kiri-Joleth as a Knight of the Crown. He's 20 so very newly minted. Currently playing in the 5e DragonLance campaign.

[@DLSaga]

That’s awesome. My first actual character, that I cared about, was a Paladin. I’ve always had a soft spot for them and Knights of Solamnia.

[@nathanthiessen3557]

The knighthood was always my favorite part of Dragonlance, and definitely resonated more with Sturm about the spirit of the measure rather than the letter. Always kept that in mind when playing LG characters in D&D and remembering what Vinas Solamnus said about Honor. That it needed a balance of wisdom, temperance, justice and courage else it could not stand.

[@DLSaga]

That’s great! Thanks for sharing.

[@allie5842]

i ran into a group of these knights in a planar sphere while playing through baldur's gate 2. i was looking for the lore behind them. thank you so much for the vid.

[@DLSaga]

Thank you for watching!

[@nicwong595]

The book that brought me into the world of Dragonlance was Legends of Huma and it brought me much grief when Heart died. Years later played a Dragonlance MUD called ArcticMud, I was in the clan called Knights of Solamnia. We role played closely to the lore. Had to do three quests, got someone to sponsor before anointed Knight of Crown. Good times. Love Dragonlance. Till date, yet to find a fantasy world as captivating, perhaps only maybe Conan is comparable.

[@DLSaga]

I really need to read more Conan.

[@kevinstachovak8842]

Wow! I used to avidly read those books as a kid in the early 90s. I think the high ideals of the knighthood had a formative affect on my current strong sense of morality

[@DLSaga]

That’s great!

[@berzaindejesus4137]

Huma! Huma! Huma!

[@DLSaga]

He's great! Thanks for watching.

[@joshualong7058]

Another great video!!! My live group just ran into their first draconian encounter. Sturm made his reflex save and Brightblade did not get stuck! Figured this would be a good achievement unlock 😉

[@DLSaga]

That’s cool

[@leto-nl]

My favorites you did not mention. Sturm and the golden general both Both played a big part in the recovery of the knights in the time they where to busy with their own power struggle then to focus on the enemy in the war of the lance

[@DLSaga]

I have videos on them both!

[@TheWar4rged]

I have to commend your voice acting. It's very concice and engaging. I look forward to more deep dives into dragonlance as it was my first ever campaign setting.

[@DLSaga]

Thank you! I have much more coming.

[@robinsearles5771]

Thank you for taking the time to create this wonderful synopsis of the Solamnic Knighthood's complex, conflicted history.

[@DLSaga]

Thank you for watching. I like doing this.

[@rustyshackle8000]

I got into the Dragonlance series by playing a Knight in the Shadow of the Dragon Queen module. Reyner Crestford went from a naive, bright eyed squire, to Sir Reyner Crestford, the Green Knight, Hero of Kalaman, Commander of the Greenshield Brigade, Wielder of the Dragonlance, and the First Paladin. I'll never forget him

[@DLSaga]

That’s great!

[@freduruk6623]

Thank you so much for making this video! I've been trying to adapt the Knights of Solamnia into my own setting, and you've helped me a lot!

[@DLSaga]

Glad I could help!

[@stevenroloff827]

You’re lore, great sage, are incredible to listen to! Please! Keep them coming!

[@DLSaga]

Thank you! I will keep putting them out if you keep tuning in :)

[@timothycame3770]

The finest of them all, Sturm Brightblade! For he lived life in all it's beauty and horror. It's joy and sadness. And in so doing, found the true meaning not of honor but dignity!!!

[@DLSaga]

Thank you for watching!

[@Kenshiro3rd]

[Laughs in Huma Dragonbane]

[@toddbutcher1784]

The lore is my favorite. Looking forward to the day there's a huge playlist of it I can turn on at bedtime.

[@DLSaga]

It’s coming, slowly, but it’s coming.

[@chiefhandker9432]

The books about Huma Dragonbane were written by Richard A. Knaak, who was unknown to me at that time but I really liked his writing style. My first AD&D character was a KoS. In 3rd Edition D&D this class was available and I wonder how it could be transferred into the 5th Edition. Hope we will see more future content from your side and WotC.

[@DLSaga]

I think I am going to stick with AD&D 1E for a while.

[@m_d1905]

This is old, but I'm currently playing a young Solamnic Knight, Sir Amyer the Kind, in the 5e DragonLance campaign.

[@jgt9338]

One of my favorite Knights was Pirvan and how he rose from a thief to a Knight of the Rose.

[@DLSaga]

Great novels

[@solowolf7418]

I love the Knights of Solamnia. I usually play a Knight while in Krynn and I usually play a Knight of the Sword

[@DLSaga]

I'm a big fan as well.

[@dantallionmccrews3822]

But of course the best facet of the knights is their impeccable sense.of style when it comes to facial hair.

[@DLSaga]

Hahah

[@travisdonaldstanley6420]

Hello. Can a Squire or Knight Postulate wear their Father's Amor and carry their sword before actually becoming a Knight of the Crown? Assuming the father is no longer active duty. Or do they have to wait until they are Knighted to first don the Armor? I'm making a K.of S. Class for 5e. I'm torn on this one. Thank you for reading

[@DLSaga]

Hello, Sturm Brightblade wore his fathers armor and wielded his sword before he was a Knight. It only matters if other Knights see you and complain. It could effect your entry into the order, as you’re kinda pretending to be something you’re not.

[@travisdonaldstanley6420]

@@DLSaga Thanks for the feedback. Strum was practicing the "fake it to you make it" philosophy. JK . He made it big time during Dragons of Winter Knight. One could argue that was the low point of the Knighthood during the Age of Dispair (they had become too strict and Lawful Dumb), and Sturm helped them out with his courage because he helped win the battle and evolve the Order of the Crown for the War of the Lance. -- I'll make it a level 1 Class feature that the player can make up a suit of armor and Shield and weapon that comes from their ancestry. The player also may design their own logo or banner, or coat of arms at level 1. Then at level 3 (when they become Knighted) they may don the Armor. The player will be eager to return to their village or their Masters Castle and be Knighted in their new armor. Of course, I need to give players the option who have a backstory of not having any ancestry. Maybe the Knight (NPC) who trained them will give them a gift. Thanks again for the quick feedback

[@mithas1808]

Nice video. Really enjoyed it. I believe Jaymes Markham is great KoS character. I know some aren't fans of the "newer" novels but I felt The Rise of Solmnia was a great trilogy.

[@DLSaga]

I have yet to read it, but it’s on my list!

[@robertchapman7451]

Your video was well put together. You did a mastersful jod of cutting the fat away from this and keeping the information intact.

[@DLSaga]

Thank you!

[@leatherwulf9914]

Thank you Sir.

[@DLSaga]

My pleasure.

[@travisdonaldstanley6420]

Greetings, I was looking over the Dragonlance fandom site and I'm really impressed with how they have the Knights set up. Let's start with the Crown High Warrior (Level 20) Lord of the Crown (Levels 18-19) Marshal of the Crown (Levels 15-17) Warden of the Crown (Levels 12-14) Captain of the Crown (Levels 9-11) Steward of the Crown (Levels 6-8) Sergeant of the Crown (Levels 4-5) Knight of the Crown (Levels 1-3) Crown Postulant (background) You could make this PC as a Fighter with the Soldier background or whatever the new background is for the new Dragonlance 5e. This PC could become a Knight of the Sword or Rose based upon how the campaign goes and what the player wants.

[@DLSaga]

That is an interesting way to handle it as well! There are a lot of fan made options out there now for 5e.

[@travisdonaldstanley6420]

Next things get very complicated with Knights of the Sword. High Clerist (Level 20) Lord of the Sword (Levels 18-19) Marshal of the Sword (Levels 15-17) Warden of the Sword (Levels 12-14) Captain of the Sword (Levels 9-11 Steward of the Sword (Levels 6-8) Sergeant of the Sword (Levels 4-5) Knight of the Sword (levels 1-3) Order of Clerists So it would seem that the background is acolyte , but they could be a folk hero or whatever you make up to give them two good proficiency bonus in. Also, you could make a Paladin start out at level 1 as a Knight of Sword and go throw the ranks. Or, you could make a War or Tempest Cleric and make them a Knight of the Sword.

[@travisdonaldstanley6420]

Finally we have the Rose. High Justice (Level 20) Lord of the Rose (levels 18-19) Marshal of the Rose (Levels 15-17) Warden of the Rose Levels 12-14) Captain of the Rose. (Levels 9-11) Steward of the Rose. (Levels 6-8) Sergeant of the Rose (Levels 4-5 Knight of the Rose (Levels 1-3) Note, how they don't have a background level. The way I see it, you must be a Knight of the Crown or the Sword first to be a Knight of the Rose. So by level 3, you can make the switch to Rose if you desire. These are most likely Lawful Good in Alignment and more often have the Nobility Background. Typically once a Knight becomes a Rose they do not go back.

[@travisdonaldstanley6420]

@@DLSaga Thanks for the feedback. Even if a PC has the rank of a Captain, they can still be an adventurer. During their "down time" they must learn battlefield tactics and be ready to answer the call of duty and lead Knights and Shoulders into battle. Indeed, a Captain of the Crown (Levels 9-11) may return to their castle and country and take command of their unit (sixty men) for the next quest. Of course higher ups would need to approve such a request.

[@scottwelsh6847]

This is one of the best shit on KZbin.again,thank you Sir!

[@DLSaga]

Thank you for watching!

[@Gruntvc]

I like Sturm and Huma. Huma might get the edge though as he got an awesome Metal song by Dungeon.

[@Kenshiro3rd]

Huma doesn’t have the edge... he has the DragonLance. Sturm was a fantastic character... but his journey is nowhere NEAR that of Huma’s.

[@DLSaga]

I was surprised by how much DL inspired metal there is out there. I produced a live news show about it where I played a bunch of music on this channel.

[@travisdonaldstanley6420]

Hello. Does anyone have an idea of the ratio of Knights with regards to the Orders. Like for every 100 Crown Knights there are 75 Sword and there are 50 Rose. I have it set up where you must become a Crown Postulate then at Knight of the Crown and later become a Sword, and later still a Rose. Thanks for reading.

[@DLSaga]

I don’t believe so. In the war of the Lance there were so few knights that they were the minority of the forces. There is information on what it would be if in full force in the war of the Lance sourcebook.

[@travisdonaldstanley6420]

I'm continuing my efforts to make a Knight Class for the Age of Might with D&D 5e. Knights of the Crown will have the option to make a sacred Oath and multiclass with some of the Paladin subclasses. They will stay in the Knighthood of course. The Oath of the Crown is perfect! "The Oath of the Crown is sworn to the ideals of civilization, be it the spirit of a nation, fealty to a sovereign, or service to a deity of law and rulership. The paladins who swear this oath dedicate themselves to serving society and, in particular, the just laws that hold society together. These paladins are the watchful guardians on the walls, standing against the chaotic tides of barbarism that threaten to tear down all that civilization has built, and are commonly known as guardians, exemplars, or sentinels. Often, paladins who swear this oath are members of an order of knighthood in service to a nation or a sovereign, and undergo their oath as part of their admission to the order's ranks." Perfect! They can also take the Oath of Watchers because their holy patron (Habbakuk) opposes aberrations of magic. AND! They can take the Oath of Soul Reving. It's a play from the Lacy of Kain Soul Reaver. I stold some from the Grave Domain (Clerics) Remember, Habbakuk is not a fan of the undead at all.

[@DLSaga]

Nice!

[@BaldurWulf]

I’m almost done with The Legend of Huma. My first dragonlance book. I want to know more about the Knights of Solemnia. Where should I go from here?

[@DLSaga]

The Warriors series has a novel of the Knights of the Crown, Sword and Rose. The Galen Benighted novels are great, I have yet to read the Rise of Solamnia series but it looks good too.

[@BaldurWulf]

@@DLSaga thank you. Wow u have a lot of content to sink my teeth into, u have my subscription!

[@rewejuegos6839]

Great video, Im running several Age of mortals campaign (key of destiny/spectre of sorrow/price of courage). And i need the Knight from the nort (wulfgar) make contact to a knight in flotsam, to come join them... And i dont know what would be the more "solmanic" way to make such a call... like they are not fond into magic... and there is a country filled with ogres, hags, and black knight in between. Do you (are any other viewer) have any ideas?

[@DLSaga]

Play up the personal honor or glory angle, put a virtuous NPC in peril, or downplay the distrust of magic a bit as post WotL the knighthood has relied less on the Measure and biases... IMO.

[@rewejuegos6839]

@@DLSaga now im thinking of a knight general who is way to old to answer that call and come across the party just to prove he cant go on... "Someone else" must fill his shoes

[@AlbinoAxolotl1993]

Are there any other Knights of the Black Rose, or is Soth is the only one?

[@DLSaga]

That is his moniker, he is the only one. There is another Death Knight in the Age of Mortals, Austin Krell, but he pales in comparison to Lord Soth.

[@cyanhb9689]

Good VA. But Soth was turned back because the elven women convinced him that his child was his, but the child of one of his Retainers. He allowed her to burn alive with the child and was cursed by her.

[@DLSaga]

Very true. Thanks for watching!

[@eriknord3983]

It comes down to Sturm or Huma for me.

[@DLSaga]

I can respect that. I think I need to cheer for Vinus. He killed it in the War of the Lance!

[@evilestmonkeey]

They ever Knight Kaz? Been too long don't remember

[@DLSaga]

I don't believe so, but it has been decades since I read the Huma and Kaz novels.

[@justinmorr1816]

lord soth was tricked into returning to his home the elves told him his wife was unfaithful and his unborn child wasn't his

[@DLSaga]

I referenced the 1ed DL Adv book. The history was changed in novels and different editions.

[@justinmorr1816]

@@DLSaga LOL i see thanks for the video by the way

[@travisdonaldstanley6420]

Indeed. He had an opportunity to make things right and cleanse his soul but his weak Will Power prevented him from carrying out his duty. The Curse by his wife was epic, but the inner demons and torment of the man is what made Soth such a horrific ghost. The gods choose him to be the champion to save Istar, so he clearly had amazing potential. But the passion inside him was not tempered yet. Vinas Solamnus and or Huma could have gone to Istar. Soth didn't even get half way there.

[@TheJwrich]

Sturm Brightblade FTW

[@DLSaga]

He's awesome!

[@davidknotts6256]

You forgot an order. It's the order of the kingfisher which is the white robe auxiliary order. That formed after the war of souls.

[@DLSaga]

I am unfamiliar with that. Is it in a sourcebook? A novel?

[@ArdanArianis]

@@DLSaga I don't know in which novel first appears, but it's explained in detail in the Age of Mortals CS Companion and in Knightly Orders of Ansalon, both for 3.0/3.5.

[@jalzahn4404]

"Lord of Knights"? I thought it was "Grand Master"? 🤔

[@DLSaga]

It may change per edition. I reference AD&D first then the other version.

[@anjalikai2051]

Riva Silverblade if my favorite.

[@DLSaga]

Nice she has some cool adventures.

[@daemonisedone4256]

huma did not slay the queen of darkness he exacted an oath from her to leave and never darken krynn at pain of well pain...

[@DLSaga]

This is true. I believe the text referenced was using the spirit of defeat rather than the literal slay, as you cannot kill a god in DL. Traditionally banish is used.

[@mithas1808]

@@DLSaga I was going to say wounded would have been a better choice of words over slay. Still only a minor critique.

[@timreynolds4785]

Huma less slew her, than he gave her a splinter and she went all Captain Hammer.

[@DLSaga]

lol okay….

[@chrundlethegreat1030]

Derek crownguard lol

[@DLSaga]

That guy.... ugh

[@travisdonaldstanley6420]

That was the low point of the Knighthood during the Age of Dispair. It was all up from there.

[@pandoraeeris7860]

Knights of Salami.

[@DLSaga]

They are delicious!

[@jeevesosiris]

Question... are all Knights Of Solamnia human?

[@DLSaga]

As far as I am aware, yes, though there are honorary and celebrated positions held by the non human heroes of the lance.

[@jeevesosiris]

@@DLSaga Yes. I recall Tanis technically being a Knight Of The Rose after the War Of The Lance

[@Rydon66]

Huma Dragonbane

[@DLSaga]

Yea. He’s great!

[@sorkvild1473]

Let's be honest, Sturm was too good for this order

[@DLSaga]

Absolutely!

[@drstewartshermanful]

Hey…if you’re going to talk on a subject, at least learn how to pronounce it correctly. Sah-lom-nia

[@DLSaga]

If you’re going to correct pronunciation, at least learn that the authors said there is no official pronunciation. This may come as a shock to you, but regionally, pronunciations differ, that’s language. Thanks for watching anyway ;)